Taxi cheats: Maglev station gang busted

The Maglev station in Pudong has long been a breeding ground for taxi drivers eager to rip-off new arrivals. You step off the train, and into a den of thieves.Things are looking up for visitors however, as a ring of eight drivers have been arrested and held for systematically ripping-off passengers they picked up at the Longyang Road station. More details here.Tips for travellers:

Always get a receipt for a taxi ride; if you overpay in a legitimate taxi, the firm whose phone number is on the receipt will refund double or triple the difference in fare.

If you feel you’ve been cheated, the people at Shanghai Municipal Communication Bureau want to hear from you, call 65466671